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How about some justice for Canadian Nat Ray?

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I love the grand history of our grand sport of harness racing. From the Narragansett Pacers of the 1700’s to Messenger’s arrival in 1788 to Yankee’s first record 3:00 mile in 1806 to Conqueror’s epic world record in 1853 for 100 miles to last night’s final race at 11:58 p.m. at sometracksomewhere, I am enamored […]

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Erasing the rich history of our sport

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The history of our grand harness racing sport stretches back well over 200 years. Even before the father of our breed, Messenger, came across the Atlantic Ocean in 1788, there are writings about the Narraganset Pacers and events that enriched our history. But, sadly, nose-by-nose, neck-by-neck, length-by-length, our rich history is being subtly erased, some […]

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